Krakow: Day Trip to Częstochowa Standard Option
ID: GYG157431-236109
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Częstochowa is Poland's spiritual capital and every year millions of pilgrims flock to its monastery to visit the shrine to the Black Madonna, a painting rumored to have miraculous powers.
Visit the basilica and monastery located in the city of Jasna Góra and discover the holy relic of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa. Częstochowa is one of the most important centers of religious worship in Poland, it is regarded by many as Poland's spiritual capital and for hundreds of years, it has been a site of pilgrimage for Poles.
High on the mountain top, the monastery holds the most famous shrine to the Virgin Mary in Poland and it is home to the Black Madonna painting - rumored to have been painted by St. Luke on a tabletop built by Jesus. The Black Madonna, depicting the Mother of God with the Christ Child, is believed to have miraculous powers by those who visit her.
It is also possible to reserve a private guided tour on request.
Highlights
- See the painting of Black Madonna
- Learn the history of monastery
- Visit the spiritual capital of Poland
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please inform if your child is less than 150cm tall, there will be a child-seat prepared.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
